Transportation

Ontario joins Alberta with diesel tax relief

Alberta and Ontario will each offer some relief at the pumps in the face of rising fuel prices linked to factors including higher demand and global economic sanctions against Russia.

MEMA appoints Blawas as CFO

Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has named Michael Blawas as chief financial officer. Blawas replaces Wendy Earp, who joined MEMA 21 years ago. “The work of MEMA and its…

Yokohama Tire promotes Polentz to senior director of supply chain and logistics

Ray Polentz has been promoted to senior director of supply chain and logistics at Yokohama Tire. He will report to Yokohama president and CEO Jeff Barna. “Ray has been instrumental…

Christensen to lead WIT board of directors

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced a roster of new officers and incoming board members. Rachel Christensen, vice-president of J.B. Hunt Transport, now leads the board of directors…

Truck World launch event reaches out to South Asian trucking community

A broad range of industry topics took center stage on March 31 during a meeting and dinner presenting the coming Truck World trade show to representatives of Ontario’s South Asian…

Cut fuel costs up to 50% with CNG

“I’m saving $130,000 – $150,000 a year* on fuel costs with CNG. Anything we can do for the environment, it’s our responsibility to do it.”Brian Wigle, Fleet Owner, Tibbar…

TFI International widens gap atop list of Canada’s largest fleets

TFI International substantially widened its gap as Canada’s largest trucking firm over the past year, thanks to its bold acquisition of UPS Freight in the U.S. However, part of TFI’s…

Canada’s biggest truck fleets in 2022: The Top 100 (76-100)

Our annual countdown of Canada’s largest truck fleets continues with those who anchor the list — the fleets that ranked from 76-100 based on tallies of their available trucks, tractors…

CleanBC HDVE program application deadline extended to Sept. 30

Companies have another five months to apply for the CleanBC Heavy-Duty Vehicle Efficiency (HDVE) program, as the deadline has been extended to Sept. 30. The program allows eligible carriers to…

In-transit moves coming to an end in B.C.

Temporary in-transit moves that helped fleets work around routes closed because of massive flooding in B.C. will come to an end March 31 at 12:01 am PDT, Canada and U.S.

Brampton to consider ODTA agreement before allowing bids for city projects

Brampton City Council on Wednesday passed a motion unanimously requesting staff to ensure that the Ontario Dump Truck Association’s (ODTA) basic agreement is considered before allowing companies to bid on…

FAST enrollment centers to reopen in U.S.

Free and Secure Trade (FAST) enrollment centers will reopen in the U.S. April 19, ending shutdowns associated with Covid-19 public health measures. As of April 5, conditionally approved program applicants…

DriverCheck hires directors of marketing, revenue operations

DriverCheck, a provider of workplace medical testing and assessments, announced it has hired Susan Floyd as director of marketing and Will Lumb as director of revenue operations. Both started in…

Canada’s biggest truck fleets in 2022: The Top 100 (51-75)

The countdown of Today’s Trucking’s Top 100 for-hire trucking fleets continues with those who ranked from 51-75, based on equipment counts. Topping this collection of fleets is Groupe Transport…

Canada’s biggest truck fleets in 2022: The Top 100 (26-50)

Our annual count of Canada’s largest for-hire truck fleet continues with those that ranked from 26 to 50, based on overall equipment totals. Topping this segment in the 2022 list…